Why weather in the ‘Coffee Belt’ is so important
Whether it’s first thing in the morning, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or your dessert at night, it’s safe to say that a cup of coffee is...
All of Florida’s major theme parks saw drops in attendance last quarter. Why? | Orlando Area News | Orlando
click to enlarge Photo courtesy Walt Disney World/Facebook A combination of a slowing post-pandemic travel boom, scorching weather, inflation and political tension has made for...
Orange County sees tourism tax dollars tumble for another month | Orlando Area News | Orlando
click to enlarge Photo courtesy Walt Disney World/Facebook Orange County has seen a tumble in its tourism tax dollars for a second month in row...
Orange County expands its free ESOL pilot program for I-Drive employees | Orlando Area News | Orlando
click to enlarge Courtesy Image/ Orange County Government Following the graduation of the trial class, IMA Medical Group and Paramount Hospitality join the ESOL Program...
The Full Strawberry Moon shines this weekend
The summer season is upon us, and if you’re out enjoying it this weekend, check out the late-evening sky. You’ll have a few things to...
Florida’s local elected officials worry state preemption bills could ‘chill’ local policymaking | Florida News | Orlando
click to enlarge Adobe Florida’s Capitol building in Tallahassee With a number of controversial proposals advancing through Florida’s state legislature at a rapid pace, some...
25 years since worst tornado outbreak in Florida history
The sun had been down for hours and many Central Floridians were fast asleep on Feb. 22, 1998, when the first of seven tornadoes touched...
Orlando Disney World workers mobilize fellow cast members to ‘stand together, vote no’ on Disney’s contract offer | Orlando Area News | Orlando
click to enlarge photo by McKenna Schueler/Orlando Weekly Annie Sierra, a quick service worker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, says she has to choose between paying...
Orlando city commission passes ordinance placing stricter definitions on nightlife destinations downtown and beyond | Orlando Area News | Orlando
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons New zoning laws in place for downtown Orlando and beyond Orlando City Commission voted through a new ordinance on Monday that...
Orange County commissioners discuss ‘tenant bill of rights’ to combat rising rent | Orlando Area News | Orlando
click to enlarge Orange County commissioners are proposing a new plan to tackle the rising rent in the City Beautiful. The Board recently voted to appeal a...